Desperate attempt to save crops
Rain-starved fruitgrowers in the Hawke's Bay say they're willing to breach water restrictions in a desperate attempt to save their crops.
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Council approved to appeal water ruling
The New Zealand Maori Council has been given leave to appeal to the Supreme Court over water rights.
'Brave' surfer was forced to let go
A "brave'' surfer who risked his life to save swimmers dragged out to sea was forced to let go of a young man to save the man's girlfriend.
Council loses water case
The Maori Council has lost its initial legal bid to delay the partial privatisation of Mighty River Power until Maori water rights are dealt with but is already working on an appeal.
Watercare bows to user pressure
Watercare Services has fitted meters to 14 Auckland household rain water tanks in a trial that will test the fairness of its new $582 annual wastewater fixed charge.
Editorial: Muzzling of Watercare totally unnecessary
Debate about the benefits of corporatised or privatised water models has been simmering for several years.
Business model tipped for NZ water supply
High-level discussions are taking place to stop councils providing water services and pass control to a handful of companies run on commercial lines.
Harbour swim tests hard work
Thousands of athletes have been training for the State Harbour Crossing in Auckland and tomorrow it's time to put that hard work to the test.
Maori fight over asset sales
The Maori Council's challenge to the Government's partial asset sales plan is likely to bypass the Court of Appeal and go directly to the Supreme Court early next year in order to meet the looming deadline for the sale of Mighty River Power.
Asset sale decision expected soon
The Maori Council's High Court bid to halt the sale of Mighty River Power ended in Wellington today with a decision likely before Christmas.
New water bills lead to 765 complaints
Watercare Services has received 765 complaints since radical changes on July 1 to the way Aucklanders pay for water.
'Our three days of hell'
After a dramatic high-seas rescue, a Kiwi sailor tells of fear and misery on a crippled yacht during a Pacific storm.
Couple glad to be alive
A New Zealand woman and her partner rescued from their damaged yacht in a Pacific storm say they are grateful to be alive after a long ordeal.
Stricken yachties in dramatic rescue
Two people trapped on a stricken yacht 1260km northwest of New Zealand have been rescued by a cargo ship this morning.
Coastal town's revolt
Residents of a small coastal town are refusing to pay for a $58 million debt that has crippled their local council and left them with the bill.